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Thursday, 30 October 2014

Greetings, goblins and ghouls! I'm so thrilled to be part of this fun hop. Thanks ever so much to our devilish hostess Jane Wakely! Don't forget to visit her at www.hopswithheart.blogspot.com

Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. The dressing up, the pumpkin carving, all these activities appeal to the wondrous child inside me, and we all need to indulge our inner kiddies here and there.

Rather than a post, I thought I'd share the pumpkins I carved this year with my youngest son. We don't get too fancy (I'm useless with a knife- you should see me cook!), but I am rather proud of these creations. Perhaps you'll share one of yours with me!

And what I consider to be our piece de resistance!

Now I won't deviate totally from romance today. I'm also doing a giveaway to make things exciting! One reader will receive a copy of my latest paranormal romance Predator's Fire, Gemini Island Shifters 5.

How to win this copy?

Comment below and tell me about your best Halloween experience. Please leave me your email addy as well so I can reach you.

Blurb:

When Nina Suzuki discovers the body of
her best friend Janine, her world turns upside down. Things go from bad to
worse when Janine’s corpse seems to transform into that of a large, brown wolf.
For the first time, Nina is faced to confront all the clues indicating her BFF
was not what she seemed. A letter from the dead woman opens Nina’s eyes to a
strange, new world. The same letter warns of a sinister group called the Alpha
Brethren, and urges her to find Killian Moon of the Ursa Fishing Lodge and
Resort on GeminiIsland.

Killian Moon is a jaguar shifter and teen
mentor at the Ursa Lodge in Northern Ontario.
He may be a comfort and inspiration to confused teen shifters, but he also has
a fiery past. His past comes back to haunt him when human Nina arrives at the
resort, demanding to speak with him. Demanding answers. Can he trust her with
knowledge that will not only change her life, but possibly endanger those
around him?

As Killian begrudgingly tutors Nina on
all things shifter, their mutual curiosity flares into passionate need. Once
they touch, once they succumb to desire, there is no going back. Killian
realizes Nina is his mate and they both begin to comprehend the terror
threatening those on their shifter-friendly island. He is forced to confront
the tragedy in his family and determines to protect Nina at all costs.

But can they protect everyone they love
from a cult of dangerous shifters, intent on horror and destruction?

Excerpt:

“How much longer do I have to wait? I
want to see Killian Moon. Now.”

The feminine voice, strangely soft
despite its insistence, echoed deep in his being, awakening his jaguar. The
great cat roared to life, turned toward the office and inhaled deeply. Its eyes
flashed in interest.

In...recognition?

Killian breathed in at the same time,
catching the scent of cherry blossoms through the door. The sweet perfume,
mixed with human outrage, proved a heady distraction, making him forget why he
was there. Shaking his head, he tried to dismiss the odd sensation as Ryland
opened the door.

The door swung open and the first person
he glimpsed was one of the clerks from reception, trying his hardest to placate
the unexpected guest. “I’m sure Mr. Snow and Mr. Moon will be right back.”

And then his gaze landed on the petite
human. Tapered Asian eyes, so dark and mysterious, but rimmed with circles of
exhaustion. Smooth, cinnamon skin hinted at a mixed background. Wearing no
makeup, she appeared younger than she must be, but her presence and keen eyes
pegged her at around thirty years old. She had a riot of curly, black hair and
feminine curves that ought to come with a warning. He could see it now. Beware: this
woman’s body will cause insanity in men. Even as she gesticulated at
the clerk, her boobs jiggled in such a way his throat went dry.

He pictured her in a corset, her breasts
spilling over delicate lace edging, and almost forgot his name.

This Nina Suzuki was damn hot and his
jaguar seemed to agree. The animal licked its lips, its golden gaze assessing
and appreciating every detail, from her rounded hips to her come-hither rack.

Wednesday, 29 October 2014

I'm so pleased to host fellow authors Sharon Kleve, Jennifer Conner, Angela Ford and Joanne Jaytanie as they continue their Love List Blog Tour. It promises to be an exciting event, so read on!

The Love List Series Books
1- 4

Single, successful and lonely in a
small town. Would you let your girlfriends choose your man?

Tegan, Chloe, Becca and Laura do in
The Love List.

When you're part of The Love List
you never know who you will end up with.

Love Uncorked (The Love List
Book 1)

Tegan Taylor is the owner of the Que
Syrah Syrah wine shop in Vine grove, the heart of wine country. After her plan
of starting a book club to meet single, local men falls flat, her new found
friends come up with The Love List. Each dropped a name of a nice guy their
friends may like but just not a guy they'd date. Or think of romantically.
Tegan chooses Richard. After one disastrous meeting with him, Tegan wonders if
The Love List isn't a terrible idea.

Richard’s a jerk. But, when handsome Australian cowboy, August, shows up,
things may take a turn.

Read book one in the Love List Series as Tegan, Chloe, Laura and Becca try to
find love in a small town.

When it’s Chloe Miles turn to pick a
name out of The Love List she didn’t expect to find true love. She just wanted
to go on a date with a nice, available guy. Not one who drank too much, or was
unemployed and wanted to stay that way. Or especially one who didn’t know what
monogamy means.

Mitch Brodin didn’t know his heart was in the hands of The Love List. His Fate
was set the moment he set foot into Roy's Pet Rescues looking for advice on how
to care for new born kittens.

Chloe is vivacious, unpredictable, and tons of fun, while he is methodical,
predictable, and well… cynical. He surely hadn’t planned on falling in love.
But that’s what you get when you’re not looking for love.

Dr. Rebecca Miller is devastated over
her fiancé's affair...with her best friend. Country charm is the best medicine.
Along with a good friend and a bottle of wine.
In the heart of wine country, four friends spice up their book club and create
The Love List. Love is the last thing on Becca's mind until she's matched with
Chase Tanner.

Chase discovers the love list and believes to be fooled. Can Becca convince him
she really does love him?

Story 4 in the best-selling series, The Love List from some of
your favorite sweet romance authors.

A small town can be a friendly place to call home and an impossible place to
find a date. A shop owner starts a singles-mingle but only has three
attendees—not a single man in sight. The women continue to meet, and change
their name to The Love List. Each write names of single men and drop them into
a basket. The Love List seems a success as each of the women finds their true
love, except Laura. She is certain the basket is cursed.

Travis Jerome is new to town. He jumps at the chance to work on Laura’s B&B
remodel, to once again have the feel of a hammer in his hand. For something to
last a lifetime it must start with a strong foundation and build up from there.

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Please join me at the Oakville Public Library's Paths to Publishing event Nov. 13. I am honored to be a panellist with a number of other publishing experts and authors. Stop by any Oakville library branch for tickets, and come hear our journeys to publication. You might hear the tidbit that helps you publish your book.

Thursday, 9 October 2014

Well, Predator's Fire, Gemini Island Shifters 5, has been live for just about a month and the reviews are streaming in! I couldn't be happier with the reception it has received. I'm really happy my readers are enjoying it and thank everyone who has posted a review or rating on Goodreads or Amazon. Every review means so much.

So what is the community of romance readers saying?

The Book Chick had this to say: "This book had it all. A hot alpha male. A sassy, can protect her own dang self, female. Smoking hot passion. Intrigue. And action. Lots and lots of action."Krystle of The Booknatics said : "This book was awesome, Rosanna Leo sure knows how to satisfy her readers. If you're in the mood to read a hot and sexy paranormal romance with shifters, fiery passion, and some suspense?! One-click this one TODAY!!"Author Sandy Wolters calls the Gemini Island Shifters series a "must read series."Thank you to all the readers for their constant support of this series and all my books. It means the world. Haven't picked up your copy yet? You can find it at http://www.amazon.com/Predators-Fire-Gemini-Island-Shifters-ebook/dp/B00N7407TA/ref=la_B007X5P4I8_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412858295&sr=1-1 as well as at Kobo, B&N, ARE, Liquid Silver Books.